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CHEM320
Scientific Research Ethics
CHEM320 SP
Crosslistings: ASTR320, BIOL320, E&ES310, MATH320, MB&B320, NS&B320, PHYS320,
SISP320
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 1 | Times: .T..... 7:00PM-8:30PM; | Yes | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
Ethical questions encountered in conducting scientific
research are becoming topics of increasing scrutiny by both
scientists and nonscientists. The focus of the course will
be an examination of the responsible conduct of scientific
research through case studies and readings from the
scientific literature.
MAJOR READINGS
Macrina, SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY
Bulger, Heitman and Reiser, THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Current scientific literature and related press accounts.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Evaluation will be based on
participation in class discussions and weekly written
assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Permission of
instructor required. Application forms are available from
the Chemistry office.
This course is particularly designed for Undergraduate and
Graduate students with current or previous experience in a
scientific research project. It counts toward major
requirements in Chemistry, Physics, and SISP.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 0.50
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Westmoreland, D
- Times: .T..... 7:00PM- 8:30PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0
- No Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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